Gray Muzzle Society

Gray Muzzle Society We believe that every pet deserves to grow old.

Maggie and Ollie are 10-year-old best friends who have spent their lives together, and they need their next chapter to b...
08/10/2026

Maggie and Ollie are 10-year-old best friends who have spent their lives together, and they need their next chapter to be together, too.

Maggie is a 35-lb Australian Shepherd mix, and Ollie is a 19-lb Jack Russell Terrier mix. They arrived at Humane Society of Boulder Valley on June 30 after their elderly guardian could no longer care for them.

Shelter staff have found that both dogs become more anxious and fearful when separated, so HSBV is hoping to find a home where they can stay together.

Boulder reached out to us because they know exactly the kind of people we're sharing them with.

The Gray Muzzle Society community is full of people who see the value in older animals. People who know that ten years old doesn't mean a life is finished, and who aren't afraid to love an animal whose story started long before they met.

That's why we're asking our community to help us find Maggie and Ollie's person.

Gray Muzzle Society regularly welcomes senior and special-needs animals from open-admission shelters throughout Colorado.

Those shelters provide an essential safety net for the enormous number of animals surrendered in our state every day, a volume that foster-based rescues like ours could never absorb alone.

But that's also why Gray Muzzle Society exists.

A busy shelter simply cannot provide every senior or medically complex animal with the individualized, long-term care they may need to truly thrive. Our foster-based model gives us the ability to meet those animals where they are and provide the level of care they need, made possible because our community believes they're worth the investment.

We don't replace open-admission shelters, and they don't replace organizations like ours. We need each other. Sometimes that means transferring an animal into GMS care. Sometimes it means sharing resources, expertise, or an audience. And sometimes, as with Maggie and Ollie, it means working together to help two deserving old dogs find exactly the right people.

Maggie and Ollie are available through Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Their ideal home will keep them together and have no children under 10. HSBV is also offering them at a 2-for-1 adoption price to make sure these best friends stay together.

Maybe their person or family is already following us.

Two seniors. One home. One more chapter together.

If you've ever wondered whether a $5, $10, or $25 donation matters, I can tell you that it does. Those small gifts becom...
06/06/2026

If you've ever wondered whether a $5, $10, or $25 donation matters, I can tell you that it does. Those small gifts become bloodwork, medications, diagnostic testing, follow-up appointments, and treatment plans.

I'll be honest: we're feeling the weight of these veterinary expenses right now, and we could really use your help.

Veterinary care is expensive. Diagnostics are expensive. Medications are expensive. And the animals who need help the most are rarely the easy, inexpensive cases.

This week, Gray Muzzle Society welcomed two cats who need significant medical care.

Willow is only 5 years old and suffers from chronic dermatitis. She is uncomfortable, itchy, and needs diagnostics and treatment trials to help us determine the cause and find relief.

Frankie is a 10-year-old calico with suspected inflammatory bowel disease and other medical concerns that require further investigation. Right now, we have more questions than answers, and those answers come with veterinary appointments, lab work, and diagnostics.

These are exactly the kinds of animals Gray Muzzle Society was created to help.

Animals who aren't "easy."

Animals who need someone willing to invest the time, money, and effort to figure out what's wrong.

Animals who deserve a chance, even when their medical records are complicated.

Every time we take in a cat like Willow or Frankie, we're making a promise: that we will do everything we can to give them comfort, answers, and a path forward.

Today, we're asking for your help keeping that promise.

We know times are tough. We know everyone is being asked to give. But if Gray Muzzle Society's mission speaks to you, and if you believe that medically complex animals deserve care too, we'd be grateful for your support.

Because Willow and Frankie are worth it.

And we're going to keep fighting for them.

Donate via https://www.coloradogives.org/give/Gray-Muzzle-Society

Every life we say yes to comes with a story — and a cost. Lately, that commitment has been stretching us thin financiall...
05/12/2026

Every life we say yes to comes with a story — and a cost. Lately, that commitment has been stretching us thin financially, but dogs in need don’t stop needing help when times get hard.

Meet two of our newest rescues:

Monet is a toy poodle/shih tzu mix weighing just around 4 pounds. She has EPI, a metabolic disorder that requires a special diet with supplements to keep her healthy. At only 3 years old, Monet has a long life ahead of her and a whole lot of love to give.

Beowulf is a 10-year-old Great Pyrenees weighing 155 pounds. He came to us overweight and struggling with arthritis. His food alone is costly, and his medications and joint care add up quickly — but we already see hope returning to his eyes. He deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to feel good again. He is one of the gentlest souls we've ever met and gets along beautifully with all animals and people.

Despite their enormous size difference, Monet and Beowulf arrived needing the very same thing: compassion, medical care, and a safe place to land. These two could fit beautifully into the right families someday. We believe their futures are bright. But rescue only works when the community carries it together.

If you believe dogs like Monet and Beowulf deserve a second chance please consider making a donation.

Even sharing this post helps more than you know.

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Donate through Colorado Gives or apply to foster:
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Ever thought about fostering? Now is the time.At Gray Muzzle Sanctuary, we take in the pets others pass by. Pets with sp...
04/19/2026

Ever thought about fostering? Now is the time.

At Gray Muzzle Sanctuary, we take in the pets others pass by. Pets with special needs, seniors, and those who’ve run out of options need your help.

A lot of people hesitate to help animals like these because of the cost, but with fostering, you get all the love and impact without the financial burden.

We cover food and vet care. You just provide a safe place and some kindness.

We’re also working to grow our foster base because more fosters means we qualify for grants that help us save even more lives. So by opening your home, you’re helping more than just one animal.

If you’ve been on the fence about fostering, this is your sign. 

Message us to learn more.

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